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On a Tale of Two Tarts

Hello world, it’s been a while.

What can I say? Life has been busy to the power of 10. I have been cooking – a LOT – but having the time to set up & take photos and even begin to think about writing has been a non-existent luxury. So I’ve had to attempt to let [...]

On Lots and Lots of Blackberries

In terms of seasonal crops, I can’t decide which is my favourite of the spring & summer months. Is it May with its asparagus and mangoes (ok, these are not exactly local but my favourite ones from India are in season in May)? Or June with the first of the strawberries, beets and broad beans? Perhaps [...]

On Appleberry Crumble

What dessert, for you, is the ultimate comfort dessert? You know, the kind of dessert that’s not necessarily elegant and may not be art on a plate, but is homey and just makes you feel happy when you eat it. For me it’s either a fruit pie or fruit crumble, which if you think about [...]

On Baking for the School Fete

Have you ever gotten to the point where you don’t think you have the capacity either physically or mentally to take on one more thing? I was pretty much at that point a few weeks ago.  Work, kids, life… ack! But but but but… we now have about a month to slow down and just [...]

On Strawberry & Brownie Gelato

First off today I want to tell you about this great “allotment meal” we had the other night. Artichokes, beets, and lamb & mint burgers to make up the protein component. Ok, we don’t raise sheep on our allotment (that’s not allowed although apparently there was once a guy who tried keeping a goat there), but the veg [...]

On Making Strawberry Jam

I cannot tell you how much I love this time of year. The long days make my sometimes early mornings SO much more bearable. As I write this it’s 5:30am and bright and sunny outside. Don’t get me wrong, I think winter has its good points, but the long hours of darkness is not one [...]

On Strawberry & Lime Sorbet

We all have days that are good (and bad I suppose) in certain areas. We might have good days at work, or good relationship days, or good hair days even. Well, this past Saturday was a really good day in terms of food and food related activities. The man was on a whirlwind trip to Canada [...]